Audio missing completely Audio only from one speaker Distorted or crackling sound Headphone jack not working Intermittent audio when moved Low volume even at maximum No audio through headphones Speaker rattling or buzzing Volume buttons not responding Wrong or mismatched sound

A or B buttons not responding Buttons sticking or slow to return D-pad registering wrong direction Intermittent button response L or R shoulder buttons not working Random inputs without pressing Start or Select not recognised Sticky residue under buttons Touch controls not responding Visible wear on button contacts

Cartridge not detected Cartridge only works when held at angle Corroded cartridge slot contacts Game freezes shortly after loading Games load inconsistently Glitches or scrambled graphics Slot feels loose or worn Some games work others don’t Visible bent pins inside slot Wiggling cartridge causes resets

Battery not charging at all Charging only at certain angles Charging port loose or damaged Device shuts off when unplugged Fast battery drain during gameplay No charging indicator light Port sparks or crackles Swollen or overheating battery Visible damage to charging connector Wrong charger used previously

Backlight not working Cracked or damaged screen Dead pixels or dark spots Dim or uneven brightness Flickering or unstable display Ghosting or motion blur Image washed out or low contrast Lines or bars across screen Screen not responding to touch Screen stays black but sound works

Case cracked or split Case yellowed or heavily worn Loose or rattling internal parts Missing battery cover Missing screws or stripped posts Rubber grips or pads missing Sticker residue or heavy dirt Visible liquid damage on shell Warped or bent casing Previous case modification

Console freezes during gameplay Console resets randomly Console shuts off unexpectedly Long delay before powering on No startup chime Startup only works after attempts Unusual patterns on screen Weak battery life Won’t power on unless plugged in Burning smell previously

Cannot save game progress Save battery suspected dead Save data corrupt messages Save data disappears randomly Time and date not retained Internal memory not detected Memory card not recognised Memory card works intermittently Unable to delete save files Visible corrosion on save contacts

Console previously opened or modified Loose internal components Missing components on board Previous liquid damage suspected Previous soldering visible Smell of burnt electronics Visible corrosion on connectors Visible cracked components Visible leaking capacitors Worn or damaged ribbon cables